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Filter selection software. inPHorm isa CD-ROM package that provides immediate, comprehensive, up-to-date information to assist in making reliable filtration decisions. Its easy-to-use format walks users through product selections, performs math calculations, compares costs, generates complete drawings, prints custom selection summaries, and allows access to an extensive filtration reference library. Parker Hannifin Co, Process Filtration Div, PO Box 1300, Lebanon, IN 46052. 800-272-7537. Circle 548.

Motors, motors, motors. This stock products catalog includes Baldor Standard-E motors; Super-E motors; Crusher Duty Motors; Washdown Duty Motors; Pump Motors; Inverter and Vector Controls; Soft Starters; Speed Reducers; Gearmotors; Industrial Grinders; and Smart Motors. The Mod Express Program, a service providing customers with quick delivery on modifications to stock motors and drives, is also covered. Baldor Electric, PO Box 2400, Fort Smith, AR 72902-2400. 501-646-4711. Circle 551.

Air power. This catalog details a complete line of packaged power systems that are air driven, fully assembled and tested to ensure start-up. This line of systems includes power packs, portable test carts, test benches, air amplifier systems and gas booster systems. The catalog also touches on the MAXIMATOR power products including liquid pumps, air amplifiers, and gas boosters. MAXPRO Technologies Inc, 2010 Filmore Ave, Erie, PA 16506. 814-838-1416. Circle 550.

Flow meters. A video presentation titled Mass Flow Measurement ­the Smart Way! describes the range of field-adjustment features available on this company's S-Series Smart Thermal Mass Flow Meters. It explains the device's field-validation ability, which allows operators to verify instrument performance and measurement accuracy in the field. It also shows how to use its interface software. Sierra Instruments Inc, 5 Harris Ct, Monterey, CA 93940. 800-866-0200. Circle 553.

Guide to plastics. The new publication, A Processing Guide for Thermoforming, explains thermoforming from absorptance to wrinkling. The 80-page booklet provides information to help plastics processors most effectively use the advantages of thermoforming. The publication has chapters on mold and part design, equipment for thermoforming, feedstocks, and both single-step and multiple-step forming techniques. Bayer Co, 100 Bayer Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9741. 412-777-2000. Circle 552.

Linear motion. Designers, engineers and others working with linear motion can use this free software to secure product specifications, performance parameters and pricing information. The software for Electrak 2000 Precision Actuators, Rapidtrak, Electrak Rodless Actuators, ball bearing screw products and linear bearings and shafting is available on floppy disk and CD-ROM. Warner Electric, DANA Co, Industrial Products Div, 449 Gardner St, South Beloit, IL 61080. 815-389-3771. Circle 557.

Thermoformed plastics catalog. A comprehensive 1999 product catalog providing complete information for companies exploring product development from prototype to assembly is available. The catalog illustrates specialized features in thermoforming such as pressure formed vents, multi-surface undercuts, exteriors, counter sunk holes, formed recesses with cut outs, and more. There is also a close look at the company's finishing services ranging from painting and silkscreening to EMI/RFI shielding. Ray Products, Inc, 1700 Chablis Ave, Ontario CA 91761. 800-423-7859. Circle 460.

Maintenance-free linear systems. DryLin R linear bearings combine a low-friction, lubrication-free polymer gliding surface, with anodized aluminum bearings for maximum performance and accessibility. They are dimensionally interchangeable with standard linear ball bearings but operate without oil or grease lubrication. DryLin products are most commonly used in pillow block housings and linear slides throughout many industries including packaging, motion control, assembly, medical, textile and machine tool. The bearings are maintenance-free, and outshafts resist oil, grease, and contamination. igus, inc, PO Box 14349, East Providence, RI 02914. 401-438-2200. Circle 461.